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Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction NBA Picks 12/19/24
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Phoenix Suns (14-11) vs Indiana Pacers (12-15)
December 19, 2024 at 09:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -6.5 / Indiana Pacers +6.5 — Over/Under: 232.5
The Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns meet Thursday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the 76ers and Pelicans, and they play the Kings, Warriors, and Thunder next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 114.3 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 19.8 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18 points and 3.3 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.8 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Jazz and Trail Blazers, and they play the Pistons, Nuggets, and Mavericks next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 25.8 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.1 points and 3.8 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last 14 night games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have lost 11 of their last 12 road games following a win.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games following a home win.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last three games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Pacers’ last nine night games at Footprint Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Suns’ last eight home games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Devin Booker ranks T3rd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (90.0%) this season.
- Kevin Durant ranks 12th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (51.9%) this season.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- T.J. McConnell ranks 2nd amongst qualified Guards for FG% (57.2%) this season.
- Bennedict Mathurin is one of only six players to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 28th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (28.0%).
- The Suns rank 3rd in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (64.0%).
- The Pacers rank 29th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.4).
- The Pacers rank 29th for second-chance points (261) this season.
Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
The Phoenix Suns are as healthy as they’ve been in a while, but that doesn’t mean much. The Suns have underachieved for much of the season even when healthy, and they’re 9-16 ATS on the season. The Indiana Pacers have had issues of their own, and they still don’t play defense, but they’ve quietly won three of their last four games and have shown signs of progress overall. The Suns should have a field day offensively against the Pacers, but you can say the same the other way around. Should be high-scoring. Give me the points with the Pacers.
